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Lady Zia Wernher School
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Lady Zia Wernher School
- Primary
- Luton LU2 9AY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Staff break down barriers to learning, providing many exciting opportunities for pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils thrive and make strong progress from their varied starting points.
Areas Needing Improvement: New assessment processes need development to be more effective.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making rapid progress in understanding weight, numbers, colours, and texture.
Support for Falling Behind: Flexible groupings and bespoke learning programmes ensure all pupils succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Highly positive behaviour guided by staff leads to excellent outcomes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff look beyond complex needs to provide many opportunities; expertise is shared widely.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose with high vigilance. Partnership work keeps children safe and healthy.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are well-trained, and there’s an excellent understanding of pupils' specific needs.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise dedication of staff; school surveys and Parent View are overwhelmingly positive.
Parental Involvement: School ensures parents learn alongside; outreach work and partnerships are strong.
Extracurricular Activities: Creative weeks and various strategies like Makaton and music therapy are employed.
Outdoor Facilities: Some outdoor spaces identified for refurbishment.
Teacher Engagement: High morale among staff and pride in their work; teamwork is exemplary.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching leads to outstanding pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Require consolidation of governing body's expertise to hold leaders more accountable.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff take part in moderation exercises; new assessment processes need embedding.
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About Us
Lady Zia Wernher School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 198 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children aged 2 to 11 are taught in the Primary Community Special School known as Lady Zia Wernher. Every student at the institution struggles with learning to a severe or deep degree. Physical handicap, autism spectrum disorder, and complex medical demands are examples of additional needs. The main goal of Lady Zia Wernher School is to give every child the opportunity to enjoy learning, advance, and succeed in all area of their education. Families play a critical role in a child's development and successful learning; this is most effective when the school, professionals, and families collaborate. Our experienced, creative and skillful staff ensure the children access a rich and varied curriculum and develop their skills in the key aspects of communication, cognition, social and life skills, well-being and movement. Strategies and environments used to support learning, include Makaton, PECS, a therapeutic approach of de-escalation, creative arts, multi-sensory environments, eating programmes and rebound therapy. If you are considering our school for your child I would be pleased to welcome you for a visit and answer any questions you may have. We are a busy, welcoming school with a lot going on. This website seeks to provide you with an overview of the school's culture, curriculum, and fundamental policies and practises. Our goal is to give frequent updates on significant information and school events. Please get in touch with the school administration if you would like any of the policies and procedures listed on the website in paper format.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.03% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.58% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.88% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.63% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.44% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lady Zia Wernher School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
